Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois to present Girl Scout Medal of Honor

ROCKFORD — Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois will present the Girl Scout Medal of Honor to 11-year-old Kayla Ann Boyd of Davis Junction at its Young Women of Distinction event, which will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. June 8 at Giovanni’s Restaurant & Convention Center, 610 N. Bell School Road.

The Girl Scout Medal of Honor is a national honor given to a Girl Scout who has saved or attempted to save a life under heroic circumstances.

The event will also honor 20 local Girl Scouts who have earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the organization’s highest honor.